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Samui's extreme escape
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 07/04/2017
» Some holidays should be spent being active and exploring new places, while others should be reserved for extreme relaxing and doing absolutely nothing. If you're after the latter, there's no need to look any further than here.
A southern pearl with personality
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 31/03/2017
» Forget the usual beach huts and bland hotel buildings you've seen on your previous visits to Phuket. Instead, imagine an eye-popping destination set on a lush and tranquil beachfront where the sand stretches for miles and the sea is made up of 20 different shades of blue. Welcome to The Slate.
Eco-cars anonymous
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 17/03/2017
» Are you an eco-car driver? If not, bugger off and skip these few pages because YOU have never experienced pain like the rest of us.
Cool finds in Chiang Mai
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 11/11/2016
» We're not just about the "new". We also dig the cool, the fun, the funky and all things slightly hidden from plain sight. So we did a little detour, stepping into one or two "just-opened" venues and we also honed in on some less-discovered (but totally awesome) places. We tried, we tested and we even got a bit lost trying to find some of these hidden gems. So without further ado, dear readers, here are our top Chiang Mai picks for this year's winter season.
Legend of Langkawi
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 14/10/2016
» The Datai offers guests the best of both worlds: a private beach and a rainforest
Phuket On Point
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 01/07/2016
» Planning an itinerary for a modern-day traveller is no easy feat. One minute they expect to be thrilled and swept off their feet with adrenaline-filled activities and in the next, they expect to be lying in the sun doing absolutely nothing, exerting minimal energy, deciding which cocktail to have next or reapplying sun cream.
Nomad's land
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/01/2016
» Sun, sand and sea are no longer the only features that Phuket has to offer. Pristine beaches and clear blue skies are usually the images we conjure up with every mention of the famed Southern island province, but the recent trend in Phuket's hospitality scene has seen some of the most stunning resorts moving away from beachfront and inland, toward lush verdant valleys.
The five-star farm
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/11/2015
» The allure of Chiang Mai draws all types of nature-seekers to the north of Thailand. The mountainous region offers countless opportunities to connect with Mother Earth, whether it's trekking, forest zip-lining, bathing baby elephants or, you know, simply admiring green areas larger than Bangkok's public parks.
A feast for foodies
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 21/08/2015
» Whether you're a burger fanatic who is frustrated over the use of processed cheese on top of your Wagyu patty, a steak lover whose blood pressure rises every time you have to explain what you meant when you ordered your rib-eye "bleu", or just an ordinary foodie who appreciates good food and good wine, the World Gourmet Festival (WGF) is truly an unmissable event.
Hip hotelier
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 05/06/2015
» At the age of 27, Paniti "Boat" Kobkulsuwan became the CEO of Thaisakol Estate. His goal was to project the company to become the leading business in the real estate industry. His first major project is K Maison (116/17-21 Rangnam Road, www.kmaisonboutique.com, 02-245-1953), a chic boutique hotel in Ratchathewi district, for which he took on the role of designer and owner. We chat with him about why staying boutique is unique and what it takes to run a hotel.